Review of Barney's Version (2010) by Mary C — 08 Mar 2011

Excellent acting, especially by Paul Giamatti and Dustin Hoffman. I found this movie totally engrossing. Well worth seeing.

This review of Barney's Version (2010) was written by Mary C on 08 Mar 2011.

Barney's Version has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jacques D (64) on 03 Aug 2012

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By Daniel P (2,457) on 19 Jan 2013

Adapted from probably the best Canadian novel ever written, Barney's Version does lose something in the transition from page to screen: voice…

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By David D (2,198) on 29 Nov 2013

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By Michael K (2,029) on 28 Dec 2012

Unpredictable, well acted, pretty good flick…

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Watched it with my father :) I especially enjoyed the short appearance by Dusting Hoffman…

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By Gary T (2,283) on 21 Dec 2013

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